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THE ARMENIAN ATROCITIES. Government for Investigating the Alleged Outrages. THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT ire on (lit utJ ct at Would Justify Our .1 iterferMt. Washington, Dec. 11.

Accompanying the letter to the Senate, to day, of Secrt tary Gresbam in relation to the Ar menian atrocities, was a communication from the President in reply to the Senate asking; for what iu formation he may hsive received in regard to the subject, The President in bis communication says: bee leave to inform the Senate that I bave no information concerning cruel ties committed upon Armenians in Turkey, or upon persons because of beini? CbriHtians. excent such informa lions' iJHVd been audrefSed tv this Guv ertiment to the Government of Turkey in regard to such The fiist of the two dispatches referred to he the President was received from the American Minister at Constantinople on November 24, and said that the newspaper accounts of the Armenian joiaMucre were exaggerated, and that the Armenians killed were in a rmed re be i lion against h3 Turkish Government. A second ispatch was received December 2, Btatiog that later reports indicated loss of life and atrocities in Armenia. When the second dispatch was received the Government reconsidered its decision not to accept the invitation of the Turkish Government to send a representative with the Tu rkish commission of inquiry into Armenia, and Mr. Jewett, onr consul at Sivias, was to proceed to the scene of the alleged on rage, not for the pnrpo.se of joim.ng with other Governments in an investigation and report, bnt to the end that he might be able to inform this Government as to the exact truth in the matter.

The Sultan Greatly KxurclHetl. Vienna, Dec. 3 1. Dispatches from 'Constantinople indicate that the Armenian question ia likely to lead to the resignation of the 1 urkish ministry. 1 he bnvtan is believed to be greatly exer cised over the movement of the Powers in the matter, and to await the result of the commission's inquiry with concern.

MASSACHUSETTS ELECTIONS. Boston, Dec. 11. Municipal elections were held to day in eleven cities ot the Commonwealth, including Boston, and ssnrpriaes were the result in several eaaes, both as regards candidates elected And the vote on the question of licensing (the saie of liquors. In Boston the early returns proved reliable in foreshadowing tlie election of U.

Curtis (Kep.) as Mayor, over Col. Francis Peabody, (Dem.) The city again voted for license by an i creased plurality over last year. In Salem a non partisan ticket was electfd and the city voted for no license. Iu IvTedford the Republicans carried everything. In New bury port Orrin J.

flurney was elected mavor on a non pnrtisaa ticket, the city government is Republican. NO MORE SOUVENIRS. Their fnufnrtur and ile at the Philadelphia All fit stopped. FHiLASrtcTPHiA, Dec. 11.

William J. McMaoua, secret service officer, this xnorning stopped the manufacture and of a small medal which has been on sale at the mint. The medal, which is the size and about the color of a gold dollar, has tbe face and bust of Washington in relief on the front, with the words "God rand our country." O.r the back ifl the Lord's Prayer in letters fine that a miagnifving glaes is needed to red it. It 'was sold to visitors a souvenir. i Jr.

McManus ban also stopped the Rale in the mint of the "History of the Philadelphia Mint," a publication issued and also sold as a souvenir to visitors. This step was taken because of the printing in the hook of fac similes of all tbe coins ot the United States. No neiznre of the books bas, however, been made, pending a decision from Build Ins atisoclatfon Nominations, Hcuiestead building association. No. 7, Ynet last evening at Shafl'uer's hotel, 928 Peun Rireet, and nominated these officers: President, William Rosenthal; vice president, Jacoh Walters; secretary, Lewis Kremp; treasurer, James R.

Mercer: directors, Dominic dore Uenz and J. Peter Kocb. After all the business was transacted the direc tors were served with an elegant chicken and wattle supper by Mrs. Rhafl'oer. The table was profuKely supplied with other good things, and she was unanimously ttindered a vote of thanks.

A Debate In West An interesting debate will be held in Ube school faoob.o in West Reading on Wednesday evening, Jh on the question, "Resolved1, tat the love for woman is stronger thaU hs love for A number of good thave accepted invitations to partif ipat. fas Wentner. Washington, Dec. 11. 8 p.

m. Fore zast for Wednesday for Eastern J'ennsylvnr Mia Bain; nor (wast winds. sufficient to keep htm well supplied with HlS KPSTinnSft tO lllft SftUarft RfiOneSl food for thought, and he spent most of I the night sitting bolt upright in a ght sitting bolt upright in a foi Information. NO PROTEST SENT TO TURKEY. The President Mays He Uhi Kecelved Absolutely Ko InrormMtloii Concern! tig A iiy rueltiert Couiiu i Upon Ferioot who Have Oeclared Their I utnotloi coro Ntiirlzfil In This Country, and No atltntic Detailed Know 1 was sure oi it ait tne time, nave yon anything inrther to say?" except tbat I want to be put in the hands of my friends in New York.

It is no use holding out when the game is up. I tnongnt tnis master over last night and came to the conclusion that the best thing I could do was to make a lean breast oi it. i acted as a dnpe for Baker ll the time. I wan a fool to do it, but it's done now and it's all over. and perhaps it is just as well.

It a tiresome business always dodging and never having a friend and being afraid to see a face you know." Seely "Gave Himself Away. Chicago, Dec. 11. Seely 's arrest was the direct result of his own loquacity. While under tne influence or liquor he told 11.

McFarland, a man with whom be became acquainted by chance, that he wan Seely, who had taken $354,000 from tion as has been derived from newspaper I ew York bank. reports and state nit nt.s emanating Jrom the Turkish Government denying such ud two telegraphic reports from our Minister at Constantinople. I have received absolutely no information concerning any cruelties coram i ted 'noon persons who have declartd the intention t'i become naturalized in this countr? or upon any person who had rigtit to claim or have claimed for nv reason the protection of the United tvernnient. "Id the absence of sucb antheutic tailed knowledge on the subject us would jnstifv our interference, no expistuia chair. and did not lie down until an early hour this morning.

When he did it was not to close his eyes. It was 10.JO o'clock when Seely made up his mind tbat it was useless to attempt to conceal bis identity. He told Inspector Shea that be was ready to tell the truth. Well, what is said Inspector Shea. 'I am Seely; I am the man you want." leath of Horace Just bow long beefy has been in Cbicogo is not known.

He and McFarland went frequently to the races, where Seely generally lost. Four Applicants for Neverslntc Hotel. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Neversink Mountain Hotel com pany was held in the Board of Trade rooms yesterday afternoon. Four appli cations to take charge of the hotel next reason were received, but no action taken. Following directors were elected: John Barbey, M.

C. Meflvaiu, Georee I lirooke. F. Ieaf Smith. W.

D. Smith, li. T. Leaf, W. T.

Hain, John K. Kechtel, L. H. Focbt, Edward Scull, M. K.

Graeff. V. F. Kemppis, F. P.

La tier. They will organize next inesaay evening. A Dos: tlitSzs to be In Demand. Alderman Wick el lopt his fox bound Hose" a week ago and a friend of his returned the dog. A day after nbe came home she song lit the street and the Al derman thinks was taken away by some fox hunter.

"Hose" is one of the best hunting dogs in this vicinity, is generally known all over this county and adjoining districts where fox chases are held, aud will in all likelihood turn np at the next chase, which will occur in the western section of the county. United Kvangellcal Conference Napekvills, Dec. H. The United Evangelical conference decided to elect two bishops. The Fast Peun'a delegation voted to have only one.

Ditto and Stanford were elected. Bishop Ha inan had out of 58 votes cast. Du'ts is from Chicago and Stanford iront Har risburg. Hrot tier. Barm Greeley, the last LitMt Surviving Jamestown, N.

Dec. 11 Xathan rvi vine; brother of Horace Greeley, died at the old Greeley homestead, in the town of Wayne, Erie county. Monday, aged fc2 years. USEFUL IHS BASE At J. S.

Shade's. 8(i piece White Granite Dinner Set for 100 piece Decorated Underglazed Dinner Set for $7 39. 100 piece Decorated Underglazed Dinner Sets for 00 and 50. 113 piece Decorated and Gilt Dinner Pet for $13 91. 117 piece Decorated and Gilt Dinner Set lor $17 12.

134 piece Decorated and Gilt Dinner Set for 20 77. 102 piece Decorated Fine China Dinner Set for $17 00. 10 piece Decorated Underglazed Toilet Ret for $2 50. 10 piece Fine Decorated Toilet for $3 50, worth $4 50. 10 and 12 piece Fine Decorated Toilet Sets for 4 65, $5 00, 00, $b' 50, 7 60, $8 00 and $12 50.

Majolica Jugs, 10c, 17c, 20c, 25c, Fine Decorated Cups and Saucers at 10c, 12jc, 15c, 18c, 3 piece Sets Cup, Sancer and PInte, decorated and goid lined.lor and 35c. Card Receivers for 75c, worlh $1 25. Fiue Vases at 20c, 35c and 50r. Fine line of Jardinieres for 5ic, (5c. J.

S. Shade, G16 1'enn St. TOLD IN A FEW LINES. Councils' committee on Markets met ant evening and approved bills. Arbeiter Beneficial association.

No. 2, held its regular meeting at Ganster's Germania hall, Ninth and Penn streets, 1 ant niht. Ibe debate at the Northeastern Repub lican League will take place on Thurs day, the 2th and not tLs 27th as announced. Nolde Horst, hosiery manufacturers, Hits Moss street, received a large consign ment of ct tton yarn from Providence, I. The firm reports business brifk.

The committee of arrangements of the recent Jefferson club entertainment prepared their final report last evening and found that tbe proceeds will be about $15c. A wniHt party was held last evening at the residence of Miss Sara Whitner, 235 South Fifth street. About thirty couples were present. Mrs. ivieser served an ex cellent supper.

J. Ldward iv rouse, proprietor ot the hotel at Walnut and Cedar streets, will have a formal opening of the place on Ringgold band will furnish the music. Cbailes H. Wieland, 710 Moss street. employed in tbe P.

R. and Lemon streets, inj ured his back yesterday while working on guard rails, and will be nnable to return to duty for several days. A fox chase will be the New Year day attraction at Adamatown. Tbe start 1 be made from the Lancaster County I hotel at that place and, it is expected, 1 there will be a large attendance of Bports men irom nearoy sections. A Pocket book: a a Xuaas Gift If yon want to see an artistic assort ment of fine Ladies' Combination Pocketbooks and Card Cases in Sterling Silver and Gold Mountings; then look at onr prevent stock, it's greater, liner and better xnan ever, iron must see our as sortment of Leather Goods to see the new things.

Hintz's, 734 Penn fot. Hennessey, Dec. 11. closely upon the arrest of the men suspected of holding np and robbing the Texas and Pacific passenger train at Mary's Creek, near Ben brook, comes another bold piece of outlawry, the plundering of another passenger train in the same State. At 11.60 last night the north bound passenger and express train on the Rock Island road was stopped by three masked men about one mile sc ntb of Hed Kiver, in Texas, and near the Indian Territory line.

The men compelled the engineer and fireman to assist in breaking open the express car, which they entered and rilled. It is believed that the job was done by members ot the Cook gang, who have not been beard from for some time. The methods of the men implicated in last night's hold up were similar to those employed by the Ben brook gang. Tbe point where the robbery was committed is a considerable distance from the scene of the Benbrook a flair, and the men taking part in that affair would have had ample time to bave changed the scene ot their operations. The outlaws who climbed over tbe tender and on the engine, compelled the engineer to stop the train, and then took the engineer and fireman and called to the express messenger to open the door, which was done, but as no money is carried at night, nothing was secured.

They then turned their attention to the passengers, going through the cars and robbing the passengers of money and valuables. At present the report is that about $300 was secured, together with several watches. The passengers were awakened and compelled to hand over their valuables. Several shots were fired into the train and two shots were fired at Conductor Kannon through the open door. Pullman Conductor Bro rn was struck by a bullet, which lodged in his leg.

There were three robbers who were masked and after accomplishing their work they left, going west. The Cooks Didn't Rob the Bank. Wichita, Dec. 11. The reported robbery of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank at Hennessey, O.

by members of the Cook gang proves to be without foundation. So far as known none ot tbe Cook gang is in Hennessey or within fifty miles of it. All the Mary's Creek Kobben Caught. Fort WoBTir, Texas, Dec. 11.

John Phillips, tbe last one of tbe men wanted in connection with the Mary's Creek train robbery, was captured at Long view yesterday, and is now in jail here. The Bandits Arrested. Wichita, Dec. 11. Deputy United States marshals to night arrested i at Terrall, I.

the three bandits who robbed tbe Rock It land train at Red Uiver this morning. They have been positively identified by passengers who were victims. Their names are not given. They are said not to be members of any of the famous ontlaw gangs, that are operating in the Indian country. WANT THE STREETS CLEANED.

Resolution Adopted by the Central People's larly Club. At a meeting of the Central People's Party club the following preamble and resolution was adopted: Whkrkas, Our streets are in a shame fnl condition, and believing that it is the object of a clique or ring in our city government, who are manipulating affairs so tnat tne citizens will clamor tor better streets and thereby force our city into a loan upon which we will have to pay for years, therefore be it liesalicd, That we, citizens of Reading, demand that our city government be requested to make such repairs, clean and fix up the streets as to put them in a passable condition forthwith; and if willfully neglected we demand that suit i be brought against our city officials for maintaining a nuisance. IHtennerchor Pack a tee Party The package party and sociable given ny tne Jtiarmonie last evening, proved to be a delightful affair, although the inclement weather deterred a large number of members and their lady friends from attending. A large number of packages were sold, among them being a large flour barrel, which was carried into the ball, and upon which suspicious eyes were cast. It was at once put up for sale, and after it had been knocked down to Harry DeGour for fifty cents, a little darkey emerged from the top of tbe barrel, which caused considerable merriment.

Dancing followed, music being furnished by the Germania orchestra. The following committee had charge: Christ. Schrotb, who acted as auctioneer; Arnold Dauth, Robert Wendt. Herman Stech and George Reiber. Lectnrei by a Well Known Divine.

Rev. Jacob Weidman, brother of Dr. W. Murray Weidman, of this city, has been engaged to deliver a series of four lectures at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts on "English History, or the Development of English Character and Institutions." The first lecture was delivered on Monday afternoon. His subject was "John of Gaunt and the Later Plantagenets." Rev.

Mr. Weidman is an erudite divine of tbe Presbyterian church, a master in literature and literary style and a brilliant controversialist. Oysters and Mnsle. The Ladies' Aid society of the First Uui versaliat church held a successful oypter supper last evening in the lecture room, about $50 being realized. Follow ing programme was rendered during the evening: fiaoo ana violin duet "Prince Bonnie," Miss Edith Scblott and Master Willie Lausch; piano solo.

Miss Rachel E. Olwiue; vocal solo, William Luden; I address, tev. ueorge w. Kaeburn. Id Aid of the Industrial School.

Tbe ladies ot unnst catnedral gave an 1 i 1 XI Tharsday evening, the 30th inst. The Tit "inVfar th. hHt trial school for the poor, an organization connected with the chnrch. About two hundred persons attended, and nearly $60 was realized. Mrs.

Bacon was chairman of the committee of arrangements. Mrs. Mary Inderion Navarro llmprovlnr. Lonpon, Dec. 11.

Tbe condition of Mrs. Mary Anderson Navarro is very favorable, and her progress toward recovery is satisfactory. To the Wives and Lady Friends of the Nobles or Kajah Temple. A Fez or Cap will make a most acceptable Christmas gift. If your Husband or Friend is in need of one yon could do no better than to present him with one on Christmas day.

Please leave your orders at once, as they must be made np specially, and bear in mind that we furnish the very best and handsomest Fez that can be made. Penn St.J OrNO Business Without Adveirtia 2, jk. a. I jT? vyv 'tt 5 VERY AdvertlrfementTis a. I A ing is like pulling Against the Tide; JT SV 'VV IffV 1 Vptf4itSCV ill I K'VfVr' frS' in a Cable constructed for drawing VOLUME 75 NO.

Gl. WEDNESDAY MOBNING, DECEMEEH 12. 1894. TEN CENTS A. WEEK SEELY OUS DP.

Aftr Night In the Chicago Station House, lie Confesses UU Identity. Chicago. Dec. 11. After a sharp in I qnisition, lasting from 10.30 to 11 o'clock this morning, Samuel J.

feeely, woo was I (rraalMl I aat. ni i nrnirA nnivn Aiwl nn. Action Takeil b7 the United States I fessed to the police that be was the de National Kboe and leather batik, oi iew York, of 4354,000. i All morning the man had persistently denied that he was Seely, though the detectives who arrested him last night were confident from the first that be was the defaulter. Seely did not sleep much last night.

The anxiety of bis position was ANOTHER TRAIN HELD DP. exciting scene at pensy station TWO COURT INCIDENTS. BANDITS COMMIT ANOTHER DARING ROBBERY IN TEXAS. The Passenger Robbed and Fallmaia Conductor Hho A Belief tbat the Outlaws were Members of the Cook tinf. Kansas Madeira Run Down by a Train and Probably fatally Injured.

An accident occurred last evening at the Pennsylvania Schuylkill Valley railroad depot on the arrival of the 8.55 p. m. train trom Fotteville, which resulted in injuries to Kansas Madeira, 728 Lance Place, that may result fatally. He was a baggage master on the Pennsylvania railroad, and was at the depot to receive his wife who had come from Hamburg. He escorted her to the platform from the train whicb runs in on the track nearesw he rver, ben he asked her if she 'had any baggage.

She said she had and he went to the baggage car, got it and was returning to the platform when tbe train from Philadelphia rolled in. Just as he was crossing the tracks his attention was diverted by tbe cries of people on the platform to a child going over tbejtracks above him and tartnest trom tne approaching tram. bis momentary diversion and hesitation led to nis being knocked down by the locomotive and the entire train passed before his body could be recovered. When found he was unconscious. He was at once removed to a room in tbe depot and medical assistance promptly summoned.

After some delay tbe Reading Hose ambulance was called and Madeira was taken to the Reading hospital, where hs wounds were dressed. It was found that his head was in a terrible condition, cot on both sides, as well as his right eyelid and forehead. He is believed to have suffered internal injuries, but this fact can only be determined after an exami OHtion, which will be made tnis morning, should nothing unforeseen occur. At one o'clock this morning he was apparently resting easy and no immediate col lapse was expected. The child was saved from a similar fate by Special Officer Schrefller, who was on the platform and seized her just as the train came along.

Che TILLMAN ELECTED SENATOR. by the South Carolina Lejrlslature co aaccMO ituiier. Columbia, 8. Dec. 11.

In the election for United States Senator to day in Sooth Carolina General Assembly Benjamin R. Tillman received 131 votes; M. C. Butler (the incumbent), 21 votes; scattering 5. Eleventh Ward Demoeratlo Nominations.

Tbe Eleventh Ward Democrats held a meeting last evening at Hertzog's hotel, Eleventh and Button wood streets, and these nominations for ward and precinct officers were made: Common Co in cil, Samuel E. Cummiogs, tbe present incumbent, who is an employeeat Douglass Connard's bras works, aud Harry J. Wentzel, foreman of tbe lock depart ment oi tne Keaaiog Hardware workb, and a trusted official in several social organizations; first precinct, judge, Solomon O. Lease; inspector, William P. Becbtel; registry assessor, Charles W.

Mullen and Herbert E. Reber; second precinct, judge, Henry J. Weand; inspector, Martin Mar quart, r. registry assessor, James Gabel and Elijah Fisher; third precinct, judge, Charles Fisher; inspector, Charles C. Bowman; registry assessor, Eugene H.

Schenk. The next meeting will be held at the Sherman house, Ninth and Green streets, on Thursday, tbe 27 tb when the nominations will be closed. The primarv election will be held on Saturday, the 20th at Frank Diebl's hotel. Eleventh and Green streets, and these delegates to the last city convention will conduct tbe election: Samuel Lessig, Frederick Deemer and Charles W. Mullen.

A Candidate for the ttefornantory. Frank Swavely, a boy sixteen years oi age, was found asleep in a wagon alter midnight, at Ninth and Bingaman streets, by Officer Delp and taken to tbe station house. Tbere it was learned that yonng Swavely was wanted on a bail piece for the present court to answer the charge of larceny. Young Swavely lived on Cedar street, and on Monday night his father called at police bead quarters and stated that the boy bad stolen some $0 in money, a clock, clothing, towels and other articles and decamped. The boy says he gave the articles to a railroad signal man near Birdnboro and was allowed to sleep in a coal chute at the tower.

When arrested be had on several pairs of pants and was as dirty as a chimney sweep. Comrades Buried at the Same Hour. A strange coincidence occurred Monday afternoon. Col. Richards McMicbal, of the Fifty third regiment, Panna.

Volunteers, was buried at 2 o'clock by McLean Post, No. 16, G. A. R. At the Banie hour William O.

Beard, of the same regiment, was buried at Lebanon by members of Sedgwick Post, No. 42, of that city. Two members of the same regiment were thus buried at the same houi within thirty miles of each other. Adventlst Services. A series of meetings will be held by tbe Seventh Day Adventists in Unchurch at the corner of Windsor and Hampden streets, formerly occupied by St.

Luke's Episcopal congregation. Services will begin this evening at 7.30 o'clock and will continue each evening, ending with Snnday night. Elder K. Russell, of 'Northumberland, will be the minister in charge. All are welcome.

HALF FKICK NALK. The Bott Ton, We want tosell $10,000 worth of Millinery Warep. Here is bow we'll do it. We will sell: $10 Trimmed Hats for $5. $5 Tiimmed Hats for $3.50.

$2.50 Trimmed Hats for $1.25. $1.25 Trimmed Hats for 62c. $2 00 Untrimmed Hats for $1. $1.00 Untrimmed Hats for 50c. 50c Untrimmed Hats for 25c.

25c Untrimmed Hats for 12c. 12c Untrimmed Hats for 5c. 50 miles of Ribbons at half price. Ribbons at 2, 4, fi, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 cent) a yard. In Feathers and Flowers every article is included in this reduction sale.

1,000 yards of Velvets and Plashes at twenty five cents a yard. The merchandise we offer at this sale i iaot the highest Bon Ton quality. We guarantee every purchase during this sale to be a bargain. Remember, the Half Price Sale begins 1 Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Thb Bon Ton.

The Old Keeport Watchmaker, 635 Pen a 1 i AN ALLEGED DETECTIVE CALLED DOWN BY THE COURT. His Manner of Handling a Gnn TJnsports manltke and Hbowrd a Lack of Ordl nary Jadgment A Who Never Used Soap, AtTuesdav's session of Quarter Sessions there were two incident of more than ordinary interest. An man who was testifying in a larceny case was asked bjrtounsellor Jacobs to identify a piece of soap. He incidentally re marked in his reply: 'I never nse soap, and think 1 am just as clean as anybody else." Just before the close of the afternoon session Counsellor Jacobs was seated on the steps teadint; to the judges' seats on the south side in court room No. 1, talking to the two defendants for whom he appeared.

Glancing np be suddenly called out: "Point that gun theo'hf way; don't yoa know looked around and saw stan' commonwealth table, ron bany township case ib Denbard and an alleged defr iT lUied Reed. The latter bao tukii up a gun from the table, which is alleged to have oeen stolen ty Air. Jacobs' clients, and laid over bis right arm the muzzle pointing towards Mr. Jacobs. The ex clamation of Mr.

Jacobs led Judge rrmeu trout to remark tbat the examin tion of tbe weapon must stop, that If counsel or the detective desired any further information they should obtain it outside oi tne court room, as tbe bavior of the man with tbe gun was unsportsmanlike and showed a lack of or dinary judgment. Edward Berstler and George White, larceny. The defendants were charged with robbinjj tbe grocery store of SV. W. Fetter, Sixth and Spring streets, of a caah register, i be defense was tbat the parties had been out on the commons in the rearof the etore all that night when tbe robbery to have taken place with a girl named Annie Seifert, aged sixteen.

The defendants were acquitted under instructions of the court, as no money had been traced to them or tbat they had been in any way connected with the robbery. The defendants had been witnesses in a case against two colored boys for this same robbery. The defendants had declined to say upon the stand at the last term of court where they had been or what thty had been do inc, on iug to their being out all night wito girts i tbe common. Cbarles Franks was tried for defrauding proprie or A. S.

Esterly, of tbe Berks County boryie, of a board bill. Deleud ant bad bet boarding there for four weeks and owed 3 for board when he left. Thej iry rendered a verdict ot 'guilty." Sentence, $5 fine and costs and three months' imprisonment from the time of his arrest. Jacob L. Schaeiler, larceny as bail continued.

Charles Jones and George Moye cnargea witn entering tbe residence Daniel Braucher, of A lbany township and stole a number of articles, an among them a gun from H. K. Kaufman, in Upper Bern township. The testi mony was that they entered from th rear of the building, went up stairs an ransacked the bureaus, took a watt; oiiii $10 it uonot1. A cnpib.

niece soap and two handkerchiefs were foun on Jones in Lebanon, where the defend ants were iu jail. rancher testified that the articles exhibited in cou rt. comb, soap and handkerchiefs, looke like those stolen from his bouse. 'Squire Heiuly testified that one them said his name was "Moore," from Lebanon county. Tbey came to his hotel November 3d: stayed all niirht.

The defendants wanted to go to Scuuyl aiii xiaven. Amanda Knepper testified to seeing th two defendants at the bouse door talk ing to each other. One of them was side and the other outside the bouse. On trial before Judge Ermentront. Pierce Stehle pleaded guilty to th IN JUDOB ENILIOH'S COUET.

ot stealing of chickens from Daniel Reese of Muhlenberg township. Sentence, $10 hue and costs and imprisonment at la. bo lor one year from the time he was com mitted. rrt.u riaaK ana uamel rireidegam were charged with stealing turkeys. They were found in a railroad car near the Eaf Penn shops, in which they had bnilb a fire, and a number of turkevs were in their possession.

They were rested as tramps and later it was learned the turkeys had been stolen from Charles Kosocha, of near Leesport Ver dict not guilty. George Carpenter, a young man living in this city, is on trial before Judge End ucn on tne cnarge ot assault and battery with intent to commit rape. The nrose cufcnx is ivirs. Asaac jsoyer, ot Keyleit, me motner or Alice rsoyer, tbe girl as saulted. Alice was twelve years old September, un July 24 last she went into a held less than a mile away from ner nome to picK blackberries.

She al leges that Carpenter came to the field and ordered her out, it being the prop erty ot bis grandmother, but tbe girl would not go, saying she had received permission to pick the berries. Carpenter then seized her bv bun uuir, ragged ner over stone wall and into an adiofn ing grove, where he tore her clothing, choked and struck her, aud attempted to commit rape. Her loud cries were heard by John Clouser and Mrs. Snyder, who were in an adjoining held picking ber ries, ana jwrp. hnyder sent Clouser to learn tbe trouble, fearing that some child nad been Diiteii by a snake.

After hear ing tbe child's testimony, that of her mother, Clouser, Chief Cull en and Sergeant Gehret, court adjourned nutil this morning. Jacobs Keiser are counsel for the prosecution and Win. J. Young for the defense. George S.

Dumpert, of this city, was found guilty in Judge Endlich's court of misdemeanor and statutory rape, on oath of Alice Mohn, of Mohnsville, the act having taken place before she van sixteen. Miss Mohn, who is a pretty brunette, testified that the costume she was then wearing (a brown dress and white hat) was to have been her wed ding attire, Dumpert having promised to marry her. Several witnesses testified to the good character of the gill, and Dumpert admitted that he had promised to marry her. Tbe jury rendered a verdict ot guilty with a recommendation for mercy. Jacobs Ac Keiser were counsel for Miss Mohn, and Maj.

I. C. Becker for tbe defense. Adam A. Mack was tried on the charge of forging Effinger L.

Fisher's name to a $300 promissory note and giving it to Henry Hain. Verdict, guilty. Adam A. Mack plead guilty to obtaining lumber by false pretense as preferred by Lewis G. Frita and John Rea in separate bills of indictment.

He was sentenced by Judge Ermentront to two years' imprisonment for forging the name of Effinger L. Fisher to a judgment note, and one year more tor false pretense, as preferred by Mr. Fritz. The Rea bill was held over. The prosecution against H.

M. Tobias, charged with larceny by J. W. Bat a. I Continued on fourth TO DISCDSS LOCAL TOPICS.

President Banhers Aahjects Preoented to na ivrpuonwm iKue or ifterk. The Republican League of Berks County held a weU attended meeting last evening, at. wnicn Jonatnan G. Lei bach was elected a member. Tbe Inauguration committee reported nat special rates had been secured for members desiring to attend Governor elect Hastings' inauguration next month, and tbat streamers had been prepared i ji tue cans.

It was decided to hold a "smoker" next Tuesday evening, to which all the members of the league and their friends art? in vi OCT. Following trustees were annointed: Charles E. Jennings, J. G. Leinbach and Samuel A.

Barford. President Bausher announced the fol owiug subjects to be discussed at com ing meeting of the League: 1. Has the city of Reading been taken care of from a certain standpoint in the last eierht years? by do laborers7 and mechanics' is paid for t.ixe? look like a ten piece hv some Council men in the returns are made for the dollars paid? 3. Cau all Councilmen stand the pressure of a stranger's grip of band if a contract is to be given out? 4. Should not the $900,000 loan for eireec improvements be specified and conditioned; if not, should it not be de feated at the 5.

Can the city of Reading afford inex perienced men as (Jonncilmen if the loan is passed as a whole, to be expended by councils as tuey see it in their own light? 6. What is boesism in noli tics 7. Are men in politics for what they en make in a pecuniary sense, ont of the nomination ot candidates 8. Ought men to be promised nomina tions one and two years ahead of time of ueiegate conventions 9. Cannot politics be carried on party affiliations as honest as any other us in ess Second Ward Unmocrstlc Noiulnatloop.

Ihe Second Ward Democrats met last evening at Rapp'o Ringgold house. 204 aonm jMutn street, witn a good attend ance. Reuben D. Boas presided and E. J.

Morris tilled the position of secretary. These nominations were made for ward officers: School controller, John Morris, (nominations closed); alderman, George aict airuige, Keuben U. iioas; 1st pre cinct, judge, Patrick Breen; inspector. iUiL naei i nmun; registry asHessor, H. A.

Bahb; 2d precinct, judge, George E. wuson: inspector, P. McGnrgan: registry assessor, George Ritner; 3d pre cinct, judge, Jobn Undheim: insnector. Peter Schlarb: registry asnessor. Isaac R.

Qninter; 4th precinct, judge, William Mencb; inspector, Irancis I. Heine; registry assessor, Thomas J. Burns. i uese nominal ions will remain open mini toe next meeting. A Candidate for CliUf Clerk.

Charles Ad dams, of Carlisle, a member oi lue Cumberland county Bar, and Hon of Rev. George Addams, 812 Douglass street, is a candinate for chief clerk in the attorney general's office under the Hastings administration. Mr. Addams is about thirty years of age. was counected for some years with the Carlisle press, and was a delegate for Hastings and voted for hiru steadfastly in the State convention that nominated Ui.la.oiatfc.r for governor.

There were some tbi rty caiid iilaies, but all have withdrawn except three, one of whom is air. Addams. Will Celebrate Christmas Terether. JoLn Seaman, bootblack at the City norei, was arrested on oatn ot bis wife, Sadie, for assault and batterv yesterday morning and committed to in Ion Alderman Kirschman's war rant. Constable Miller made the arrest.

He demanded a hearing, which took place yesterday afternoon, when Sadie withdrew the charge, the costs were paid and the couple will celebrate Christmas together. Committee for the Ivy Lef Rail. The Ivy Leaf association has appointed this committee of arrangements tor their ball at Miumirfrclior hall on Monday, January 28tb: Samuel E. Cummings, chair man George Eisenbise, Jacob Senelt, Harry Trickel, Cbarles Siuers, Charles Briei, Joseph Whitman, Eugene Enze man, Charles Greenawalt, Charles Saylor, Joseph Pauius and Wentzle Paul us. bristles." The Bon Ton's epcclul Sale.

The Boa Ton millinery store inaugurat ed a sale yesterday tbat attracted throngs oi indies, despite the inclement weatber. It is known as a bait price sale, and all the millinery, from the finest to the cheapest, has had its price cut in half. The sale is not confined to hats, but to ribbons and ornaments as well. A WISE OLU Olves a Statement as to How she convinced her husband that she was badly in need of glasses. She did the cooking for both, and this was the method she used.

Every few days she would mix into pies, pudding or similar dishes small pieces of lint, feathers, hair or any such objectionable matter. He kept picking it out aud bunting for more, but said nothing until one day he found a bunch of short bristles from a tooth bruh in a mince pie. That was more than he could stomach. He leaned back in bis chair and said: '01d woman. you need glasses, 1 am sure, and before you cook another meal, too.

Go at once Dr. G. W. Amnion V.Co., Oculists and opticians, 311 Penn street, rearof drug (tore, and get a puir of glasses same as got there, and tell the to give vou glasses that will enable you distin guish the difference between mince and Holiday Goods, A new assortment of Ladies' Opera Chains, just received, $1.7 to entl em en Sol id Gold luitial Rin gs $3.25. Rogers' Knives and Forks $2.00 per dozen.

See our Single' Stone Dia mond Kings at JM. A. Keeport, Watchmaker, 633 Penn SU PERSONAL. Councilman John D. March, of Potts town, was in Reading yesterday.

I'biiip j. cutter returned trom a busi ness trip to Dunbar, Pa. He is visiting nis momer at us. renn street. Col.

George Kyoo, a prominent yonng lawyer ot ottsville and a member of Governor Pattison's military staff. pent a lew pieasaut nours witn inends Reading yesterday. Mrs. John EtzeL mother of Mrs. Ed ward M.

Luden, 3d Church street, is critically ill. She was nnconscious dur ng the larger part ol yesterday, but was resting with apparent comfort after mid gut. Mrs. Etzel is 64 years old. Books for Christmas.

See ns for books; no fancy prices here. Cheaper than ever, great assortment. everything new. Visit other stores, get tbeir prices, then come to us; we'll surprise you. Hintz's, 734 Penn St.

i. 8. Brnsstkr, shirt maker. 713 and 715 Penn St. Headanartars for all kinds mt abirta, CHRISTMAS BOOKS.

Adam Bede, by George Eliot. A 1 ham bra, The, by Washington living. Revised edition Arnold's Matthew) Poems. Complete edition. Barn a by Rudge, by Charles Dickens.

Bos well's Life of Johnson. 2 with introduction by Mowbray Morris, and notes. Bracebridge Hall, by Washington Irving. Revised edition. Browning's (Mrs.) Poems.

Complete edition. Browning's (Robt.) Poems. Selections. first and second series. By Order of tbe King, by Victor Hugo.

by Isabel F. Hapgood. Byron's Poems, with biographical intro duction, explanatory notes, etc. Caxtons, The, by Lord Lytton. Child's History of England, riy Gharles Dickens.

Christmas Books, by Charles Dickens. Conquest of Granada, by Washington Irving. Revised edition. Count of Monte Cristo, The. 2 vols.

By Alexandre Dumas. Complete and accurate translation. Cranford and Cousin Phillis, By Mrs. Gaskelt. Daniel Deronda, by George Eliot.

Data of Ethics, The, by Herbert 8pencer. David Copperfield. 2 vols. By Charles Dickens. Deerslayer, Tbe, by J.

Fennimore Cooper Descent of Man, The, by Charles Darwin. Dictionary of Poetical Quotations, By Anna L. Ward. Dictionary of Pros' Quotation, I Hy Anna L. Ward.

Emerson's ssays. First and second series in one vol. Essays, and Theophrastns Such, By George Eiiot. Faust, by Goethe. Translated by Mies Swanwick.

Edited and annotated by F. H. Hedge, D. D. Felix Holt, by George Eliot.

Fifteen Decisive Battles ot the World, By E. S. Creasy. French Revolution, The 2 vols. By Thomas Carlyle.

Goethe's Poems. Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens Hallnni's Middle Ages. Edited by Dr. Win. Smith.

Henry Esmond, by Win. M. Thackeray. Her Majesty's Tower. 2 By W.

H. Dixon. History of a Crime, by Victor Hugo. Translated by Huntington Smith. Hypatia, by Charles Kingsley.

Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott. Jane Eyre, By Charlotte Bronte. Illustrated. John Halifax, by Miss Malock. Kenilwortb, by Sir Walter Scott.

Knickerbocker's New York, by Wash ington irviug. Revised edition. Last Days of Pompeii, by Lord Lytton Meetings of School Committees. The Teachers' commit too lha St houl Board were in session lat evening and accepted the resignation of Miss Emma Kutb, primary teacher in the Poplar street building. The committee, at the nstauce of tbe controllers of the ward.

will reroniinecd tbe appointment of Miss Melissa Howell. The iienairs and Janitors' committee of the School Board, at their meeting last evening, approved bill3 amounting toi(, luey ordered tnat a new gag light be placed in the secretary's office. and that a for the use of the jani tor be placed in the Spring and Church street nuiiomg. TEETH TEETH TEETH Tr.TH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TKET1I TEETH TEE I'll TEETH TEE TH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEE Ti TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEE TH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH TEETH The public are requested to read our ad vertisemeut and use their judgmeut as tj who to consult. The Albany Dental Associa tion hive been in existence for the last 13 or 14 years, dnriog tbat time we have extracted millions of teeth and nearly all take our secret preparation for extracting without pain.

We have been using our secret preparation from the time we Btaned this association and never have lost a patient. Tbe Reading office bas one of the finest extractors in the association. In less than three minutes he will remove from 16 to 20 teeth without ter.riug the gums or breaking off" the teeth. A Dentist, to be a good extractor, must bave certain special qualifications, such as a steady nerve and a cool hand. Another thing we would like the readers ot this article to take into consideration is that we have 23 offices located in 23 of the leading cities, aud get a large reduct ion ou the best good a.

We buy our teeth in large quantities and get a nice discount on the best teeth. There is a cheap grade of teeth sold to the dentist for fifty cents a set. We wish it understood that we do not use a tooth of that kind. We have thousands of teeth to select from, so iber is no trouble to get of us that which will most become you. without plates, on gold plates, on platiunm, on continuous gum.

so naturally made that the keenest observer cannot detect them. Altay Denial Association, LARGEST IN THE WORLD. Offices in S3 Cities. Reading Office, 524 1 2 Penn St, KEADIXG, PA. T7OR GOOD HONEST WORK, GO 7.

the Albany Oentnl AHsoctuiion. Eva. penton havliifc dental work: be done ahou. cation us. We have offices Iu atxteen cities nr buy our goods in lazve quantl tlen, which enable us to buy tbe bwt artlueial teeth made niu.

cheaper than thoee who do buginexR on a mm scale. If you wish to take vitalised air for trading teeth you muHt eon lo 524 street. There are a few who copy our dveift meiiUi, do not be led astray by them, but xm to the Albany 1 enLal Association. acblns; from exposed nerves treated i fllled In one week and aruaranteed to lat money refunded. All kinds of dental work 4 at reasonable prfcos.

Vi4S4 1' K. HOUARK, Readt.tv rs JON'T WOKKY YOUUdElj HAVE THEM PAPERED. Cheanei than norubbbia at thonn nHws' Rrrt Blankf, 4cr, While Blanks. 5c; Oilt Klauka. 9c.

I Room Mouldliitr lit lartco varietv. lintir Paper Hanging and Hhade Making atiendei'e Last of the Barons, The, by Lord Lytton. Last of the Mohicans, By J. Fen i more Cooper. Life of Christ, The, by Frederick W.

Farrar, with notes. Life of Columbus, by Washington Irving. Life of George Eliot, by J. W. Cross.

Life of Washington. 2 vols. By Washington Irving. Les Miserables. 2 vols.

By Victor Hugo. Translated by Isabel F. Hapgood. Lorn a Doone, by R. D.

Blackmore. Middlemarch, by George Eliot. Mill ou the Floss, The, by George Eliot. Milton's Poems. Complete edition, with introductions by Prof.

David Masson, and biographical sketch by N. H. Dole. Moore's Foenis, with explanatory notes. Mosses from an Old Manse, By Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Newcomes, The, by Wm. M. Thackeray. Ninety Three, by Victor Hugo. Translated by Helen B.

Dole. Notre Dame de Paris, by Victor Hugo. Translated by Isabel F. Hapgood. Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens.

Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens. Other Worlds than Ours, By Richard A. Proctor. Pathfinder, The, by J. Fenimore Cooper.

Pendennis, by Wm. M. Thackeray. Pickwick Papers. 2 vols.

By Charles Dickens. Pictures from Italy and American Notes, By Charles Dickens. Procter's (Adelaide) Poems. Complete edition, with introduction Charles Oickens. iiomola, by George Eliot.

Scarlet Letter, The, by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Scenes of Clerical Life, by George Eliot. Silas Warner, and Poems, By George Eliot. Sketches by Boz, by Charles Dickens. Sketch Book, by Washington Irving.

Revised edition. Spy, The, by J. Fenimore Cooper. Swinburne's Poems, Edited by R. H.

Stoddard. Tale of Two Cities, By Charles Dickens. Tales of a Traveller, by Washington Irving. Revised edition. Tennyson's Poems.

Toilers of the Sea, by Victor Hugo. Translated by Isabel F. Hapgood. Tom Brown's School Days, By Thomas Hughes. Illustrated.

Tom Brown at Oxford, By Thomas Hughes. Twice Told Tales, ay Nathaniel Hawthorne. Vanity Fair, by Wm. M. Thackeray.

Walton's Complete Angler. Illustrated. Waverly, by Sir Walter Scott. Wordsworth's Poems, complete edition. with notes, index to poems, index to first lines, and introduction by John jiortey.

ffALTHt e. ROUND, Ti Mm BoaMlsr, 625 Psm SI. Vooom Sc Brown, FLORISTS. CJIOTOR ROSKM, CAitVAriOXi. iecoraling promptly attended PRNfffSTRRET.

HOLIDAY FLOURS. HIUHE3T GRADES AT KISSINGER BRINER'S KIghth and Cherry Sts. Please place your order with us. Take Your Choice. If yon have money to invest you can do best by addressing C.

A. Z. Grltiuer. Cos Cwbln, Mouth. 4tti Reading, or call iu person, and If the security doty not suit you, the fAct that you have money to invest remains private.

Tne following applications for loans are open, all first morlKK oil propertv worth double the loan: gj.UUO. guQO, SI.IUU, Use A. and P. Baking Powder. STRICTLY PUKE.

10 13, 2o and 45 cent cans. The bf udt Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co 619 and 621 Penn St. CHAS. CORKHILL, DKALE3 1N Artistic Wall Parer Hanmnss, Painting and Paper Hanging, etc. 15 North 6th Street.

Ruadlno I'm. nnrt Anrxr tvt Times ortice. Underwear Points." THOROUGH PROTECTION. 'NO" IRRITATION. 1 PERFECT FITTING.

MODERATE PRICES. J. B. McGowan, 537 Penn St. STEIN'S FAVORITE LOTION will eure Chapped indu, Salt Khenm, Channn, do.

tt Pi.fteiiH the roiiirhetu skin and niukex it bvmsljfully while ami wort. It contains nothing slu ky or ftreat.y and is pleasantly perfumed. 20c a Bottle. STKIN'S PHAI1MACT, 801 PennBt. Tr.

Bergner's Whooping Cough remedy jlJ weakens the spells im mediately. For cough and croup also has no equr J. 95U Penn. THE CROWN ORCHESTRAL PIANO. See this wonderful instrument, as it is an unusual ttweet Umed piano, and besides it com bi new the perfect tones of a harp, guitar, banjo, auloharp and a vuiety of other musical instruments.

Also a large assortment of new Wheelook Pianos in all sort of new styles of cases and fancy woods suitable for holiday presents. II W. HAN GUN, 47 Sonth Sixth Street. We are thoroughly equipped for any kind of laanary work including lace curtains. F'enn "Troy, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE.

Phone 482. For Cheap Storage OAU AT Aaron Yocom's Storage Warehouse The most convenient and desirable place for storage iu the city; P. A It. siding running through the building, enabling to unload direct from ears on steam elevator. Office at the Floi.

Mill. 244 AND 26 NORTH KIQHTH ST. HOT WATER BOTTM GO TO 724 PENN STREET And Get a Hot Water Bottle. It will cure your achts and pains and vou will Wondtr why you did not get one long bo fore. 8.

8. STEVENS, 724 Pens Btreat..